Can I pre-register by mail?No, you must pre-register online. After you complete the pre-registration form, you have the choice of mailing in your payment or paying online. The deadline for mailing in your payment is March 10, 2017.

Do you take PayPal?No, you must pay with a either a credit card, check, or money order when you register online.

Do you take credit cards?Currently, we accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover for online payment. They will also be accepted for on-site registration, as well as cash.

Is there a discount for kids?Yes. Children 6-12 save $10. Children 5 and under admitted free. (Age determined as of March 31, 2017.) All children must be accompanied at all times by an adult (18+) with a paid membership. See our Registration Rates page.

Is there a group discount?The group discount has changed from years past. We no longer offer group discount for general groups of 10+. However, group discounts will be available for school and educational groups of 10+. More information is available on our Group Registration page.

Panelists, volunteers, and other attendees who contribute to the convention in particular ways may be eligible for reimbursements; details are provided on the appropriate pages.

Why do you need my birth date? Gender?We need your date of birth to determine if you qualify for the child discount and to mark your age. We also use age and gender for aggregate demographics; sponsors really like this information, and sponsors give us free stuff. We only record your age and gender, we do not keep your birth date.

Why do you need a phone number?We need your phone number as a contact in case there is a problem with your registration. For minors, we require a (US or Canadian) phone number where we can reach a responsible party in the event something happens to you at the convention. We only keep it until the end of the convention and only use it in a genuine emergency. If you live outside of North America, please provide the number of a trusted friend in the US or Canada who can help you if necessary.

Why do you need my email address?We ask for your e-mail address so we can email you a membership confirmation and if we need to contact you in regard to your registration. Your personal information will be kept confidential by The New England Anime Society and will not be shared with any other organizations for any reason.

You are responsible for providing an accurate email address and ensuring you can receive email from animeboston.com. If you use a spam filter, we suggest whitelisting animeboston.com. Anime Boston is not responsible if you miss important information due to providing an incorrect email address or rejecting email from animeboston.com.

DO NOT MAIL YOUR PAYMENT WITH EXPRESS MAIL! We only check the mailbox once a week and any Express Mail that sits longer than a few days gets returned. Send your payment by regular mail. Using Priority or Express Mail is a complete waste of your money.

If you are mailing in a check or money order, we must receive your payment within two weeks. We suggest having your checkbook and printer handy before you start the process; plan on mailing your payment immediately.

If you do not pay, we will assume you do not want to attend, and will cancel your pre-registration.

How old do I have to be to get into Anime Boston without adult supervision?You must be 13 or older to purchase a full membership to Anime Boston. 6-12 year olds must purchase a child membership, which requires that they be accompanied by an adult (18+) with a paid membership at badge pickup time. We expect parents to make their own decisions about accompanying their children throughout the convention; Anime Boston assumes no responsibility for unaccompanied minors. We do not provide babysitting services nor give parents free admission to accompany children.

Party means a bunch of people who registered together, roughly the same meaning as at a restaurant. (If you're registering by yourself, you're a party of one.)

Party Leader is the first person registered in the party. If the person paying for the party registers with the party, that person will be the party leader. Each individual in a party must pick up their own badge.

Payer or "person paying" is simply the person paying for a party's registration.

Group refers to a party eligible for a group discount, available to school/educational groups. Each person is responsible for picking up their own badge.

What can I put in my badge name?It can be your nickname, your real name, your forum name--whatever you want people to call you. Sorry, we don't support kana at this time; your badge name has to consist of alphabetic characters (including simple accents), numbers, and most standard punctuation.

Your badge name cannot contain anything obscene or offensive in our judgement; we reserve the right to replace your badge name with your first name if necessary.

The best way to be sure of your registration is to enter a complete and accurate email address when you register. Be sure you can receive email from @animeboston.com addresses, as well. Add it to your whitelist if you use a spam filter. Check your "spam" or "bulk mail" folder.

Be sure to submit payment immediately. Your registration is not valid and you won't receive your confirmation email until it is paid!

1-2 weeks to reach us in the mail. Express mail will not help, as we only check the P.O. Box twice a week.

Up to 1 week for us to check the mailbox and enter the payment in our database. You can check the link in your confirmation email "View My Online Confirmation", which will be updated once your check is received and processed.

So, allow six weeks from the time you sent payment before asking about your registration.

Credit Card PaymentsIf you pay with a credit card, it should clear immediately.

What happens after I pre-register? What do I need to do next? How do I get my badge?Your badge will not be mailed; just show up at the convention with a photo ID and the express pass barcode that you will receive in your confirmation page. The express pass barcode is not required; however, it ensures a faster badge pickup. Your first stop should be the Registration Office (Back Bay A) during Registration Hours. Bring a photo ID. (This will let us know we're giving your badge to the right person.) You can pick up your badge, lanyard, and registration materials there. After you get your badge, you are free to attend any of our events.

It is okay to bring a printout of your registration confirmation email, but it is not necessary, and will not replace the need for photo ID.

Why should I pre-register for the convention?Pre-registered members can pick up their badge on Thursday evening if they want to. Pre-registered members also save some money on the cost of their membership. Also, anyone who pre-registers has the benefit of a faster line to pick up badges (since we already have your name and payment). Finally, pre-registered members are guaranteed to get into Anime Boston, even if the attendance cap is reached.

What happens if I arrive after registration closes?You will just have to wait until it opens the following day. Members cannot attend any convention functions or events without a pass. We will be checking for badges. We will not issue "temporary" badges (or any other kind) during the hours registration is closed.

Can I transfer my Anime Boston membership to someone else?No. Pre-registration is a commitment that you plan to attend the convention. This means the name you register with must match the name on your ID, and you are not allowed to change it in your registration (with obvious exceptions such as getting married between registration and the convention).

How many people were at Anime Boston last year?Anime Boston 2016's attendance was 26,975 (turnstile 78,661.) Anime Boston attendance numbers include staff, guests, and press. Memberships are only counted once (ie: if someone attends all 3 days, they do not count as 3.)

How do I register for a VIP pass?Anime Boston's executive staff members are the only ones who can send out VIP passes. They are typically given to local celebrities, spouses of guests, and athletes who are invited to the convention. There is no application process.

Registrations are non-refundable, non-replaceable, and non-transferable. See our Registration Policies for details.
Pre-registrants will receive their badges at the convention. Bring a photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) to the convention when you pick up your badge.
Hotel accommodations are not included with registration - contact the hotel directly to reserve a room.